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Revamp for India's Tata Nano - the world's cheapest car | Revamp for India's Tata Nano - the world's cheapest car |
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The world's cheapest motor car, India's Tata Nano, has been given a makeover, after disappointing sales since it was launched in 2009. | The world's cheapest motor car, India's Tata Nano, has been given a makeover, after disappointing sales since it was launched in 2009. |
The 2012 Nano will be available in more colours and have more luxurious interiors, as part of an effort to rejuvenate its appeal. | The 2012 Nano will be available in more colours and have more luxurious interiors, as part of an effort to rejuvenate its appeal. |
The manufacturers also say the car will be more fuel-efficient. | The manufacturers also say the car will be more fuel-efficient. |
Tata motors, which makes the Nano, also manufactures British luxury cars Jaguar and Land Rover. | Tata motors, which makes the Nano, also manufactures British luxury cars Jaguar and Land Rover. |
The modifications were made after feedback from Nano owners, Tata Motors' India operations director, PM Talang, is quoted by AFP news agency as saying. | The modifications were made after feedback from Nano owners, Tata Motors' India operations director, PM Talang, is quoted by AFP news agency as saying. |
The engine will be increased by three horsepower to 38 and the company says the inside of the car will be quieter. | The engine will be increased by three horsepower to 38 and the company says the inside of the car will be quieter. |
The car's makers say they hope the new model will help to increase sales. The price of the car will remain the same. | The car's makers say they hope the new model will help to increase sales. The price of the car will remain the same. |
Last December it was reported that sales of the Nano had plunged by 85% compared with a year earlier. | Last December it was reported that sales of the Nano had plunged by 85% compared with a year earlier. |
Analysts pointed out that a series of fires in the Nano may have contributed. Tata offered free safety upgrades for the model. | Analysts pointed out that a series of fires in the Nano may have contributed. Tata offered free safety upgrades for the model. |
It was launched in 2009, amid great fanfare as a car costing just 100,000 rupees ($1,979; £1,366). Tata owner Ratan Tata described it as a "milestone" at the time. |
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